I’m always on the look out for good to do apps. I currently use the free Wunderlist app which sends me useful little pop-up alerts to get tasks done. It’s pretty basic, so I’d like to find another with a few bells and whistles. Can you recommend any that you use?

These three have made it on to my short-list. Here’s what the developers and users say about their apps:

Momentum – I cannot recommend enough the practice of tracking one’s habits, of gathering the data of what you are actually doing or not doing. Looking back at the data after a week could be really telling and it’s motivating to mark things off as done each day.

I’ve learned that big habits, for me. it’s best to tackle one at a time and run with it for at least a month, before trying to make any other big adjustments. For me it’s motivating to log the good habits that I already have and check them off as I do them. I like the ability with this app to skip a day if something comes up or I’m on vacation.

Busy – Busy starts your day with your Most Important Task. Making the rest of your day easy.

Busy won’t distract you with all your tasks at once or give you unnecessary features that take time to learn or setup. Instead, Busy puts you on a path to your ultimate goal; getting things done.
MOST IMPORTANT TASK ALERTS
A daily, automated reminder to start your Most Important Task.
PROJECT PLANNING
Each project features an Inbox, Important, Later and Done list to keep you organised.
DRAG AND DROP
Sort and move tasks between lists with a simple, natural gesture.

Carrot – Keep CARROT happy by getting things done in real life.
She’ll reward you.
But be careful!
Slackers make CARROT upset.

1. Momentum Habit Tracker – free (Premium subscription: $1.99/month or $14.99/year)
2. Busy – free
3. Carrot – $2.99